Williamsburg Sun

Rep. Rob Wittman, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 1st district since 2007, shared several updates via Twitter on January 21, 2025. The congressman addressed issues ranging from constituent services to legislative efforts concerning marine life conservation.

On January 21, Rep. Wittman invited constituents to join his staff for mobile office hours in Tappahannock at 10 a.m., providing an opportunity for those needing assistance with federal agencies but unable to visit one of his offices. He emphasized accessibility by stating that if the location is still too far, constituents can contact his office for arrangements at a more convenient location. "Need assistance with a federal agency but are too far from one of my offices? Join a member of my staff tomorrow in Tappahannock for our mobile office hours at 10 a.m."

Later that day, Rep. Wittman spoke on the House floor about his experiences as an avid recreational fisherman and the challenges anglers face due to sharks taking their catch and tackle. He expressed support for his SHARKED Act and looked forward to its passage. "As an avid recreational fisherman, I’ve seen firsthand how anglers across the country are losing their catch and tackle to sharks at alarming rates."

Finally, he announced the passage of his SHARKED Act, highlighting its significance in conserving marine life and protecting sharks from unsafe conditions and food sources. He provided a link to his full statement regarding this legislative achievement. "With the passage of my SHARKED Act today, we are taking important steps to conserve our marine life and protect sharks from unsafe conditions and food sources."